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Queen Esther, during a banquet with King Xerxes, reveals her Jewish heritage and exposes the plot of Haman to annihilate her people. Haman’s evil intentions are fully revealed, and King Xerxes is furious. Haman pleads for his life but is ultimately executed on the very gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. With Haman’s downfall, a signifi cant threat to the Jewish people is removed. After Haman’s demise, King Xerxes promotes Mordecai to a high position in the kingdom. Mordecai and Esther work together to issue a new edict allowing the Jews to defend themselves against those who would attack them. The Jews are given the means to protect their lives and property. This change in edict brings a sense of justice and hope to the Jewish people, and they begin to prepare for their defense. The Jewish people celebrate Purim to remember how Queen Esther’s bravery and love saved them.